HR3705: Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

Requires the VA to send debt demand or collection notices by certified mail, and that such notices be written in plain language.

Official Summary

Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to require that certified mail be used: (1) to send a veteran any debt demand or debt information notification concerning collection of debts resulting from the veteran’s participation in a VA benefit or home loan program, and (2) by a veteran to request a collection waiver from the VA.

A VA debt demand shall explain in plain language why the debtor owes money to the VA, and a VA debt notification shall include in plain language options available to the debtor.